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SOC 2 software pricing spans four-figure observed floors, five-figure readiness tools, and six-figure enterprise contracts. A single market average would hide more than it explains. The table below uses the observed annual bounds in our canonical GRC vendor dataset and labels whether each range is confirmed or estimated.
These figures cover software or the vendor’s stated commercial package, not a standardized scope. Frameworks, services, integrations, and audit delivery differ. Use the table to establish a negotiation range, then compare line-item quotes for the same requirements.
Quick Definition: A confidence label marks whether a price in these tables is confirmed (the vendor’s own pricing page or a marketplace listing states the figure directly) or an estimate (inferred from procurement data, resellers, or third-party reports). Treat every estimate as a planning number, never a quote.
How much does SOC 2 software cost?
Observed annual pricing in our dataset runs from a $6,000 estimated floor for Sprinto to a $110,551 observed upper bound for Optro. OneTrust’s confirmed figure is in pounds and stays in its source currency. These ranges cover different products and scopes, so use them as negotiation evidence rather than a universal market range.
| Platform | Observed annual price | Confidence | Dedicated pricing guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanta | $7,500–$56,781 | Estimate | Available |
| Drata | $9,649–$60,000 | Estimate | Available |
| Secureframe | $7,500–$80,000 | Estimate | Available |
| Sprinto | $6,000–$25,000 | Estimate | Available |
| Scytale | From $7,500; upper bound unknown | Confirmed marketplace floor | Available |
| Thoropass | From $14,500; upper bound unknown | Observed marketplace floor | Available |
| Strike Graph | $10,000–$35,000 | Confirmed vendor pricing | No dedicated pricing page |
| TrustCloud | Unknown | No observed bounds | No dedicated pricing page |
| OneTrust Compliance Automation | £36,180 | Confirmed public-sector listing | Available |
| Hyperproof | $22,160–$70,000 | Estimate | No dedicated pricing page |
| Optro (formerly AuditBoard) | $21,180–$110,551 | Estimate | No dedicated pricing page |
| Oneleet | $8,000–$60,000 | Estimate | Available |
An unknown bound is not zero. Scytale and Thoropass have observed floors but no established upper bound; TrustCloud has neither bound in the current directory.
How do we compare vendor prices?
We compare observed low and high annual bounds, currency, billing period, source, and confidence from the same dataset contract. We do not rank vendors by sponsorship, and this table is a price reference rather than a best-software ranking.
The rows follow the dataset order, not a scored ranking. No partner placement changes position. A vendor with a lower observed floor is not automatically better because the ranges do not normalize framework coverage, implementation, support, or audit scope.
Use these rules when reading the table:
| Label | Meaning | Buyer action |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | The dataset source supports the observed number directly | Verify that your requested scope matches the source |
| Estimate | The number is useful for planning but not a vendor rate card | Replace it with a written quote |
| Upper bound unknown | A floor was observed but no defensible ceiling was recorded | Do not infer a narrow range |
| Unknown | Neither bound was observed | Request a quote without inventing a benchmark |
Is Vanta or Drata cheaper?
Vanta has the lower observed floor and upper bound: an estimated $7,500–$56,781 per year versus Drata’s estimated $9,649–$60,000. The ranges overlap, and either vendor may quote less for a specific buyer once scope and services are fixed.
| Comparison | Vanta | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| Observed annual floor | $7,500 estimated | $9,649 estimated |
| Observed annual ceiling | $56,781 estimated | $60,000 estimated |
| Public rate card established by dataset | No | No |
For vendor-specific context, use the Vanta pricing guide, Drata pricing guide, Comp AI pricing guide, and Vanta vs Drata comparison. Get every proposal against one written requirements list before deciding which is cheaper.
Which SOC 2 software starts cheapest?
Sprinto has the lowest observed floor at an estimated $6,000 per year. Scytale, Secureframe, and Vanta follow at $7,500, but those figures come from different source classes and do not establish the cost of the package your program requires.
The lowest observed annual floors in the dataset:
| Platform | Observed annual floor | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinto | From $6,000 | Third-party estimate |
| Scytale | From $7,500 | AWS Marketplace floor |
| Secureframe | From $7,500 | Observed contract estimate |
| Vanta | From $7,500 | Observed contract estimate |
A low floor still needs testing against required frameworks, evidence integrations, support, and usage limits before it earns a shortlist slot. A cheaper subscription can create more internal work when the required package omits a connector, workflow, or support service.
What should a like-for-like quote include?
A comparable quote should identify frameworks, entities, integrations, implementation work, support, optional products, contract term, renewal treatment, and audit scope. If one proposal omits a required line, add a placeholder rather than treating the omission as a saving.
| Budget line | What to record |
|---|---|
| Platform | Annual subscription for the same framework and entity scope |
| Implementation | Vendor, partner, and internal setup responsibility |
| Add-ons | Trust center, vendor risk, questionnaires, training, or services |
| Audit | Independent CPA quote or clearly identified bundled arrangement |
| Internal labor | Control ownership and recurring evidence work |
| Renewal | Price protection, term, notice, and scope assumptions |
The most defensible comparison is first-year cash cost plus internal labor, followed by a renewal scenario with unchanged scope. This keeps a discounted first year from winning against a more predictable proposal by default.
Does SOC 2 software include the audit?
Usually the audit is separate. The dataset says most platforms prepare evidence for an external or partner CPA firm. Thoropass is structurally different because it connects the software to a legally separate in-house CPA practice, so buyers should compare contracting entities and included scope carefully.
Software cannot remove the auditor’s independence or management’s responsibility for controls. Ask each vendor to identify who signs the SOC 2 report, which entity invoices the audit, and whether you may select a different CPA firm. Then keep the audit line visible in every total-cost scenario.
How should you use this pricing comparison?
Use the observed bands to set a budget, eliminate obviously mismatched products, and challenge quotes outside the recorded range. Do not treat them as promised prices. Final selection should follow a scoped demo, written proposal, auditor-handoff check, and renewal review.
Start with the rows that fit your budget, then read the linked pricing guides for vendor-specific limitations. For products without a dedicated guide, the absence is explicit in the table rather than hidden behind an invented URL. The broader SOC 2 software directory adds framework, integration, and ideal-company context once the price shortlist is manageable.